Peggy Ann (Lee) Cullenberg

BREWSTER — Peggy Ann (Lee) Cullenberg of Brewster, MA, died on November 28, 2012, one month before her 81st birthday, after a period of failing health.

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Posted Dec. 4, 2012 at 2:00 AM

Posted Dec. 4, 2012 at 2:00 AM

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BREWSTER — Peggy Ann (Lee) Cullenberg of Brewster, MA, died on November 28, 2012, one month before her 81st birthday, after a period of failing health.

Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on December 28, 1931, to James and Ruth Lee, Peggy and family moved to Wellesley, MA, where she graduated from high school. She attended Vermont College.

In 1953 Peg married Clifton Cullenberg from Brockton, MA, and moved to Fort Polk, LA, where Clif was stationed in the U.S. Army. Their first child Stephen was born there. After completing his military service, the family moved to Brockton, where daughter Paula was born and then to Avon, MA, where their second son Tracy was born.

The family lived most of their life in North Easton, MA, where Peggy was a dedicated homemaker and devoted wife. She served as secretary at Unity Church in North Easton. Peg provided loving care for her mother Ruth, who lived with the family for many years.

In 1987 Peg and Clif became full-time snowbirds, wintering in Gainesville, FL, where they volunteered at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and were active members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Gainesville. Summers were spent closer to family in Brewster, MA, on Cape Cod.

One of Peggy's greatest joys was spending time with her five grandchildren as they grew up. Her unwavering devotion to them helped shape their lives. She was kind, patient and open-minded. She was an excellent cook, an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and golf, particularly with her sister-in-law, Lois. Peg and Clif traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe.

Peggy is survived by Clifton, her husband of 60 years, sons Stephen Cullenberg and Tracy Cullenberg, daughter Paula Cullenberg, son-in-law Peter Crimp, daughter-in-law Nancy (Frazio) Cullenberg, and 5 grandchildren, Matthew, Graham, James, Carly and Gabriella. She is also survived by three sisters, Virginia Dean, Nancy Slaff and Barbara Udsen. She was predeceased by her sister Mary Mixer.

Peggy spent the last two years of her life at Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster, MA. Her family would like to thank the staff at Pleasant Bay for their compassionate care of Peggy during this time.